El Nino and La Nina

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El Nino and La NinaBy: Jaydon CoulterWhat affect does it have on continental weather?Phase 4How does it work?El Nino is an unusual warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean that occurs irregularly at about a 3-6 year intervals due to a weakening in the Trade Winds.What is it?El Nino and La Nina are opposing phases of what is scientifically referred to as the El Nino - Southern- Oscillation or ENSO. Conclusion